Longtime Lohrville Resident Quentin Riedesel Passes Away at 95

Funeral services scheduled for Friday at Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Lake City

Apr. 8, 2026 at 6:28pm

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A soft, out-of-focus photograph in warm tones depicting a small-town main street, with blurred storefronts and streetlights casting a gentle glow, conceptually representing the nostalgic and communal nature of a small-town funeral.The passing of a longtime Lohrville resident reflects the changing nature of small-town life, as communities grapple with the loss of familiar faces and the evolution of local traditions.Lake City Today

Quentin Riedesel, a 95-year-old resident of Lohrville, Iowa, has passed away at the Green County Medical Center in Jefferson, Iowa. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at the Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Lake City, Iowa, with visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m. Riedesel will be laid to rest at the Lanesboro Cemetery following the service.

Why it matters

Quentin Riedesel was a longtime fixture in the small town of Lohrville, Iowa, having lived there for decades. His passing marks the end of an era for the close-knit community, as he was known for his involvement in local organizations and his dedication to preserving the town's history and traditions.

The details

Riedesel's funeral arrangements are being handled by Lampe and Powers Funeral Home of Lake City, Iowa. The burial will take place in the Lanesboro Cemetery following the funeral service at Pilgrim Lutheran Church.

  • Quentin Riedesel passed away on April 8, 2026 at the Green County Medical Center in Jefferson, Iowa.
  • Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at the Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Lake City, Iowa.

The players

Quentin Riedesel

A 95-year-old resident of Lohrville, Iowa who passed away on April 8, 2026.

Pilgrim Lutheran Church

The church in Lake City, Iowa where Riedesel's funeral service will be held.

Lanesboro Cemetery

The cemetery where Riedesel will be laid to rest following the funeral service.

Lampe and Powers Funeral Home

The funeral home in Lake City, Iowa that is handling Riedesel's funeral arrangements.

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The takeaway

Quentin Riedesel's passing marks the end of an era for the tight-knit community of Lohrville, Iowa, where he was a beloved and respected resident for decades. His funeral service and burial will allow friends, family, and the broader community to come together to honor his life and legacy.